Following their recent success at the 53rd CARIFTA Games, team captains Sienna Romer and Jack Clark-Terrell joined Daybreak to discuss their experience and how they led their team to victory.
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Lawsuit Alleges Swim School Failed to Protect Customers From Hidden Cameras | CBS Detroit
A woman who was a customer at the Goldfield Swim School in Rochester, Michigan, alleges that the school failed to protect them after a since-convicted doctor placed hidden cameras in the changing room.
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University of Montevallo Eliminates Swim, Tennis Programs Following Earlier Academic Cuts | WVTM 13 News
University of Montevallo eliminates swim, tennis programs following earlier academic cuts
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A New Kind of Swim Class? Groups Change How They Teach Water Safety to Kids | NBC Chicago
Drowning is the leading cause of death for children ages 1 through 4, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Two suburban Chicago groups are hoping to battle that statistic — but not with your average swim class.
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String of Deaths at Off-Road Park Raises New Concerns After Drowning | KHOU 11
Deputies say the dive team recovered the body of a man.
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Florida Deputies Save Toddler After Near-Drowning at Airbnb Pool | WKMG News 6 ClickOrlando
A terrifying moment at a Central Florida Airbnb nearly turned into tragedy when a 2-year-old fell into a pool and stopped breathing.
Marion County deputies rushed to the scene after a frantic 911 call and immediately began life-saving efforts, performing rescue breaths and clearing water from the child’s airway. The intense moments were all captured on video as deputies worked to bring the toddler back.
Thanks to their quick actions—and a family member who pulled the child from the pool—the little boy made a full recovery.
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Stay Safe, Swim Smart with Big Blue | PHL17 Morning News
Observed each May, Swim Safety Month raises awareness about the importance of water safety as families head into the summer season. Led by organizations like the Big Blue Swim School, the campaign encourages simple but life-saving habits such as learning to swim, supervising children closely, and using properly fitted life jackets. Drowning remains a leading cause of accidental death, especially among young children, making education and preparedness essential. By promoting water competency, CPR training, and safe pool practices, Swim Safety Month helps ensure that time spent in and around water stays fun, relaxing, and above all, safe.
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Vancouver Director Explores the Deep With Record-Breaking Chinese Champion Freediver | Vancouver Sun
Filmmaker Yuqi Kang dove deep for the making of her film 7 Beats Per Minute. Literally.
The Vancouver director learned how to free dive for filming, becoming safety diver for Chinese female freediving champion Jessea Lu, the focus of the film that is currently streaming on the National Film Board of Canada’s (NFB) site.
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Vancouver Woman Swims With Grey Whale by Accident | CBC British Columbia
Whales are a frequent visitor in the waters off of Vancouver. But one grey whale feeding in English Bay has people very excited. As the CBC’s Alanna Kelly reports, one swimmer had an encounter that was extra special.